Meetings

2025    

Monday June 2, 7pm on Zoom

Monday, June 2 our speaker will be Bob Bertolasi and his topic is "AI in Genealogy"
 

Bob Bertolasi will present a view of various AI platforms and how they are integrating with genealogy research.  Bob will discuss the power of using AI assistance in research and recovery of artifactual data, and he will discuss the fictional/artificial influences (called Hallucinations) that are easily created when using generative AI without a significant amount of oversight.  He will review what is being done by leaders in the integration efforts to combat ingestion of non-factual details that can de-rail the efforts of others going forward.  Bob will present current ratings for various AI platforms as well as future expectations for user friendly AI tools for genealogists. 

After graduating from East High School, Bob served in the Air Force until 1962, later earning a degree in General Science from Rockford College with majors in Physics, Mathematics, and Psychology.  His career has spanned roles in Ingersoll milling, Kelsey Hayes Gunite Foundry and Twin Disc, and has worked in 31 countries and logged over 1.8 million air miles.  Now retired, Bob joined Rock Valley College's Center of Learning in Retirement in 2012 and is currently an instructor, committee member and media specialist.  In addition, he enjoys a lifelong interest in photography and showcasing his customized 1950 Ford at car shows. 
 

GIG  programs are usually held on Zoom the first Monday of each month. Exceptions will be clearly posted.

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FUTURE MEETINGS: 

 July - none. We do not meet in July

August 26 Magda Nelson - family WWII forced moves - In-person at Hedberg Public Library. 

September - none. we do not meet in September.

October 6 -Ute Brandenburg - Hidden Gems in German Archive - Zoom.

November 3 Dr Kimberly Redding - East and West views of the holocaust. - Zoom.

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GIG  programs are held on Zoom the first Monday of each month. GIG members receive a link to the program prior to the event. Not a member? Join today!

Web site:     gig-wi.com

Facebook:   www.facebook.com/GIGWisconsin